EPA Plans April Release Of Landmark TSCA Methylene Chloride Rule

A top EPA toxics official says the agency will finalize “in a few weeks” its closely watched TSCA methylene chloride rule -- which she said will provide a clearer roadmap for future policies than the “unique” chrysotile asbestos rule -- but is seeing delays on several proposals as the White House focuses resources on completing final rules ahead of the election. Eileen Murphy, director of the Existing Chemicals Risk Management Branch within EPA’s toxics office, laid out plans for several...